Genetic Counseling Program (GCP) MS

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Program Description

The Genetic Counseling Program is a holistic training program that fluidly adapts to the dynamic and complex relationship between scientific knowledge and humanistic decision-making. The program's mission is to train socially and culturally conscious genetic counselors, who will advance health in the region by increasing access to genetic and genomic medicine. Graduate students will benefit from a unique transdisciplinary approach to education and emphasis on community engagement. They will be prepared to fill diverse roles in clinical, academic and industry settings and beyond.

Program Contact

M. Sara Thomas
955 Main St., Room 4102E
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: msthomas@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3890

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time

Credits Required

  • 61 Hours

Time-to-Degree

  • 2 Years

Application Fee

  • $85

Special Requirements

Applicants should have exposure to the genetic counseling profession and experience working with individuals under stress or in crisis, preferably in the health care or advocacy setting.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).